Clara Guiol was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Feu mon oncle (1930), The Lighter That Failed (1927), and Chasing Husbands (1928). She was born on November 30, 1908, in Puebla, Mexico, and passed away in 1995 in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
Personal and Family Life
Clara Guiol was the sister of director Fred Guiol, which connected her to the film industry from a young age. Little information is available about her personal life, but she was known to be passionate about acting throughout her career.
Career
Clara’s acting career began in the silent film era, and she gained recognition for her various roles in both films and television during that time. Some of her notable works include roles as a dancer, a mother, and a club patron across various productions.
Death and Legacy
Clara Guiol died in 1995, leaving behind a legacy in early American cinema. Though she may not be as widely recognized today, her contributions to the film industry during the 1920s and 1930s remain a part of cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cat, Dog & Co. | 1929-09-14 | Pedestrian |
| Dogs of War! | 1923-07-01 | Actress, mother of ‘Little Clarice’ |
| The Fighting Parson | 1930-02-06 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Let’s Do Things | 1931-06-06 | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Shivering Shakespeare | 1930-01-25 | Pie Vendor (uncredited) |
| Thundering Fleas | 1926-07-18 | Bridesmaid |
| Love ‘Em and Weep | 1927-06-12 | Peaches’ Maid |
| Chickens Come Home | 1931-02-21 | Secretary |
| Too Many Women | 1932-05-14 | Wedding Guest Throwing Rice (uncredited) |
| Spanky | 1932-03-25 | Spanky’s Mother |
| Noche de duendes | 1930-10-16 | Passenger |
| Spuk um Mitternacht | 1931-05-21 | Woman on Train |
| Leaping Love | 1929-06-22 | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Fighting Fluid | 1925-02-01 | Secretary |
| The Lighter That Failed | 1927-10-01 | Miss Pipps |
| Chasing Husbands | 1928-12-22 | |
| Stage Fright | 1923-10-20 | Play Director |
| Should Men Walk Home? | 1927-01-29 |